In order to become an entry-level petroleum engineer, individuals must possess a bachelorâs degree in engineering. A bachelorâs degree in engineering usually takes 4 years to complete, and the degree must be completed at an accredited university.
Understanding a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome. There are two types of tests for Down syndrome that can be performed before your baby is born: screening tests and diagnostic tests. Prenatal screenings estimate the chance of the fetus having Down syndrome. These tests do not tell you for sure whether your fetus has Down syndrome; they only provide a probability. Diagnostic tests, on the other hand, can provide a definitive diagnosis with almost 100% accuracy. There is an extensive menu of prenatal screening tests now available for pregnant women.
Pregnancy Tests. Pregnancy tests look for the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone which is also called the pregnancy hormone. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a special hormone in the urine or blood that is only there when a woman is pregnant.